A new type of refrigeration barrel

Abstract

This utility model discloses a novel refrigeration container, comprising a container body with a hollow receiving cavity defined within it. A first flow channel and a second flow channel, arranged in a spiral shape from top to bottom, are recessed on the outer wall of the container body. The inner ends of the first and second flow channels are open, connecting to the outer wall of the container body. An inlet and an outlet are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the container body. The inlet ends of the first and second flow channels are connected to the inlet, and the outlet ends of the first and second flow channels are connected to the outlet. Its structure is simple, and the dual flow channels enable rapid refrigerant delivery, achieving efficient refrigeration while further improving food quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigeration technology, and in particular to a novel refrigeration barrel. Background Technology

[0002] The working principle of an ice cream machine is as follows: First, the ingredients are added to the ingredient cylinder. Then, under the action of an air-milk pump, the ingredients are mixed evenly with air and conveyed to the refrigeration tank. The expanded milk mixture is stirred and gradually cooled in the freezing tank, while its viscosity increases. When the desired viscosity is reached, it is pushed to the outlet by a screw conveyor. Then, the outlet is opened, and the machine extrudes the finished ice cream. In existing technology, most refrigeration tanks use refrigerant directly injected into a set of pipes. The pipes are in close contact with the refrigeration tank for cooling. There is also a pipe body between the pipes and the refrigeration tank. During heat exchange, the refrigerant needs to conduct heat through the pipe body, and there is a gap between the pipe body and the refrigeration tank, resulting in low heat transfer efficiency and poor cooling effect. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the problems existing in the existing related technologies. To this end, this utility model proposes a new type of refrigeration barrel with a simple structure. It uses a dual-channel system to enable rapid delivery of refrigerant, thereby achieving efficient refrigeration and further improving the quality of food.

[0004] The above objective is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A novel refrigeration tank includes a tank body with a hollow receiving cavity defined within it. A first flow channel and a second flow channel, arranged in a spiral shape from top to bottom, are recessed on the outer wall of the tank body. The inner ends of the first and second flow channels are open, allowing them to connect to the outer wall of the tank body. An inlet and an outlet are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the tank body. The inlet ends of the first and second flow channels are connected to the inlet, and the outlet ends of the first and second flow channels are connected to the outlet.

[0006] In some embodiments, a bushing for refrigerant flow is also included. The bushing is fitted onto the outside of the barrel body. A first groove and a second groove in a spiral shape are respectively recessed from top to bottom on the inner sidewall of the bushing. The inner sidewall of the bushing is connected to the outer sidewall of the barrel body so that the first groove forms a first flow channel and the second groove forms a second flow channel.

[0007] In some embodiments, a first connecting groove is recessed at the upper end of the inner sidewall of the bushing. One end of the first connecting groove is connected to the input port, and the other end is connected to the first flow channel input end and the second flow channel input end, respectively.

[0008] In some embodiments, the height of the cross-section of the first connecting groove gradually increases along the output direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, a second connecting groove is recessed at the lower end of the inner wall of the bushing. One end of the second connecting groove is connected to the output port, and the other end is connected to the first flow channel output end and the second flow channel output end, respectively.

[0010] In some embodiments, the height of the cross-section of the second connecting groove gradually decreases along the output direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, a connecting pipe and an output connector are also included, wherein the connecting pipe is located outside the bushing, and the upper end of the connecting pipe is fixedly installed on the inlet, and the lower end is bent and connected to the feed pipe; the output connector is located outside the bushing, and one end of the output connector is fixedly installed on the output port; the discharge pipe is connected to the output port through the output connector.

[0012] In some embodiments, a feed pipe and a discharge pipe are also included, wherein one end of the feed pipe is connected to an external refrigerant and the other end is connected to the inlet, and one end of the discharge pipe is connected to the outlet and the other end is connected to the evaporator.

[0013] It also includes a temperature probe, and an installation hole is provided at the upper end of the outer wall of the barrel body, with the temperature probe positioned at the installation hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, a conveying pipe is also included, with an inlet provided on the lower end wall of the barrel body. The conveying pipe is connected to the inlet to convey external ingredients into the barrel body through the inlet.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The refrigeration barrel of this utility model has a simple structure. It uses a dual-channel system to enable rapid delivery of refrigerant, thereby achieving efficient refrigeration and further improving the quality of food. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration barrel in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the refrigeration barrel in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the refrigeration tank in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of the claimed invention.

[0022] Example:

[0023] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a novel refrigeration barrel, including a barrel body 1, with a hollow receiving cavity defined inside the barrel body 1. A first flow channel 3 and a second flow channel 4 are respectively recessed from top to bottom on the outer side wall of the barrel body 1 in a spiral shape, and the inner ends of the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4 are open ends so that the open ends of the first flow channel 3 and the open ends of the second flow channel 4 are connected to the outer side wall of the barrel body 1. An inlet 23 and an outlet 24 are respectively opened at the upper and lower ends of the barrel body 1. The inlet end of the first flow channel 3 and the inlet end of the second flow channel 4 are respectively connected to the inlet 23, and the outlet end of the first flow channel 3 and the outlet end of the second flow channel 4 are respectively connected to the outlet 24.

[0024] In this embodiment, the external refrigerant is delivered to the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4 through the inlet 23. Then, the refrigerant continues to flow spirally from top to bottom in the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4, and is quickly delivered to the outlet 24 through the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4. Its structure is simple. The dual flow channels enable the refrigerant to be delivered quickly, thereby achieving the purpose of efficient cooling and further improving the quality of food.

[0025] Furthermore, it also includes a bushing 2 for refrigerant circulation. The bushing 2 is fitted on the outside of the barrel body 1. A first groove 21 and a second groove 22 in a spiral shape are respectively recessed from top to bottom on the inner side wall of the bushing 2. The inner side wall of the bushing 2 is connected to the outer side wall of the barrel body 1 so that the first groove 21 forms a first flow channel 3 and the second groove 22 forms a second flow channel 4.

[0026] Firstly, by placing the bushing 2 on the outside of the barrel body 1, the food is separated from the bushing 2, thus preventing the bushing 2 from contaminating the food inside the barrel body 1 due to long-term dirt accumulation, thereby effectively improving the quality of the food. Secondly, a first flow channel 3 and a second flow channel 4 are defined between the inner wall of the bushing 2 and the outer wall of the barrel body 1. The inlet end of the first flow channel 3 and the inlet end of the second flow channel 4 are respectively connected to the inlet 23, and the outlet end of the first flow channel 3 and the outlet end of the second flow channel 4 are respectively connected to the outlet 24. This allows external refrigerant to enter the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4 through the inlet 23, thereby enabling the refrigerant to flow quickly through the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4 to the outlet 24, and then be delivered to the evaporator through the outlet 24. Its structure is simple, and the dual flow channels enable rapid refrigerant delivery, thereby achieving efficient cooling and further improving the quality of the food.

[0027] In this embodiment, a hollow receiving cavity is defined within the barrel body 1, and a hollow cavity is defined within the bushing 2. This allows the bushing 2 to be fitted onto the outside of the barrel body 1. A spirally shaped first groove 21 and a second groove 22 are respectively recessed from top to bottom on the outer wall of the bushing 2, and the first groove 21 and the second groove 22 are spaced apart by flanges. Since the inner ends of the first groove 21 and the second groove 22 are open, the inner wall of the bushing 2 is connected to the outer wall of the barrel body 1 through a mating connection, i.e., the inner wall of the bushing 2 abuts against the outer wall of the barrel body 1, thereby forming a first flow channel 3 in the first groove 21. The second groove 22 forms the second flow channel 4. An inlet 23 connected to the external refrigerant is opened at the upper end of the bushing 2, and an outlet 24 connected to the evaporator is opened at the lower end of the bushing 2. The inlet end of the first flow channel 3 and the inlet end of the second flow channel 4 are respectively connected to the inlet 23, and the outlet end of the first flow channel 3 and the outlet end of the second flow channel 4 are respectively connected to the outlet 24. In addition, since the refrigerant in the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4 directly contacts the outer wall of the barrel body 1, the traditional pipe arrangement as an intermediate medium is reduced, and the contact area between the refrigerant in the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4 and the barrel body is larger, resulting in higher heat exchange efficiency.

[0028] Furthermore, it also includes a feed pipe and a discharge pipe, wherein one end of the feed pipe is connected to the external refrigerant and the other end is connected to the inlet 23, and one end of the discharge pipe is connected to the outlet 24 and the other end is connected to the evaporator.

[0029] Preferably, a first connecting groove 25 is recessed at the upper end of the inner wall of the bushing 2. One end of the first connecting groove 25 is connected to the input port 23, and the other end is connected to the input end of the first flow channel 3 and the input end of the second flow channel 4, respectively.

[0030] Specifically, the height of the cross-section of the first connecting groove 25 gradually increases along the output direction.

[0031] Furthermore, a second connecting groove is recessed at the lower end of the inner wall of the bushing 2. One end of the second connecting groove is connected to the output port 24, and the other end is connected to the output end of the first flow channel 3 and the output end of the second flow channel 4, respectively.

[0032] Preferably, the height of the cross-section of the second connecting groove gradually decreases along the output direction.

[0033] In this embodiment, the feed pipe is disposed inside the bushing 2, with one end connected to the external refrigerant and the other end connected to the input end of the inlet 23. The output end of the inlet 23 is connected to the input ends of the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4 via the first connecting groove 25. The output ends of the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4 are connected to the input end of the output port 24 via the second connecting groove. The output end of the output port 24 is connected to the evaporator via the discharge pipe, thereby allowing the external refrigerant to be sequentially transported to the first connecting groove 25 after passing through the feed pipe and the inlet 23. Since the height of the cross-section of the first connecting groove 25 gradually increases along the output direction, i.e., the height of the first connecting groove 25 gradually increases along the output direction, the height of the first connecting groove 25 gradually increases along the output direction. The end of the first connecting groove 25 near the inlet 23 is smaller than the end away from the inlet 23. This allows the refrigerant on the first connecting groove 25 to be quickly delivered to the inlet end of the first flow channel 3 and the inlet end of the second flow channel 4, respectively. After entering the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4, the refrigerant continues to be delivered from bottom to top. Then, since the height of the cross-section of the second connecting groove gradually decreases along the output direction, that is, the end of the second connecting groove near the outlet 24 is smaller than the end away from the outlet 24, the refrigerant on the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4 is quickly delivered to the outlet 24 through the second connecting groove, and then sequentially delivered to the evaporator through the outlet 24 and the discharge pipe.

[0034] More preferably, since the diameter of the feed pipe is smaller than the diameter of the discharge pipe, the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet 23 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the outlet 24, thereby achieving the purpose of rapid cooling.

[0035] Furthermore, it also includes a temperature probe, with an installation hole 11 provided at the upper end of the outer wall of the barrel body 1, and the temperature probe is installed at the installation hole 11.

[0036] Preferably, it also includes a conveying pipe 7, with an inlet on the lower end wall of the barrel body 1. The conveying pipe 7 is connected to the inlet to convey external ingredients into the barrel body 1 through the inlet.

[0037] In this embodiment, an installation hole 11 is provided at the upper end of the outer wall of the barrel body 1. A temperature probe is installed at the installation hole 11 to detect the temperature inside the barrel body 1, thereby enabling the operator to quickly obtain the temperature inside the barrel body 1.

[0038] Specifically, it also includes a connecting pipe 8 and an output connector 9. The connecting pipe 8 is located outside the bushing 2, and its upper end is fixedly installed on the inlet 23. Its lower end is bent and connected to the feed pipe. The output connector 9 is located outside the bushing 2, and one end of the output connector 9 is fixedly installed on the output port 24. The discharge pipe is connected to the output port 24 through the output connector 9.

[0039] In this embodiment, a connecting pipe 8 and an output connector 9 are respectively provided on the outer side of the bushing 2. The upper end of the connecting pipe 8 is fixedly installed on the inlet 23, and its lower end extends downward and is bent into a bend, so that the connecting pipe 8 can be connected to the feed pipe through the bend. At the same time, one end of the output connector 9 is fixedly installed on the outlet 24, and the discharge pipe is connected to the outlet 24 through the output connector 9, which facilitates the assembly of the feed pipe and the discharge pipe and effectively improves the assembly efficiency. More preferably, the material of the connecting pipe 8 is different from that of the feed pipe, and the material of the output connector 9 is different from that of the discharge pipe. Since the feed pipe and the discharge pipe are preferably made of copper, the materials of the connecting pipe 8 and the output connector 9 can be preferably made of stainless steel, thereby effectively reducing the production cost of the product while maintaining the cooling effect. In addition, of course, in order to effectively improve the cooling effect, the material of the connecting pipe 8 can also be made of the same material as the feed pipe, that is, the material of the connecting pipe 8 can also be made of copper.

[0040] In this embodiment, external refrigerant is fed into the first connecting groove 25 via the feed pipe. The first connecting groove 25 rapidly delivers the refrigerant to the first flow channel 3 and the second flow channel 4. The refrigerant then continues to spiral downwards within the first and second flow channels 3 and 4, before being rapidly delivered to the output port 24 via the second connecting groove. Since the feed pipe is wound around the discharge pipe at the end furthest from the input port 23, the refrigerant in the feed pipe can be used to cool the refrigerant in the discharge pipe after heat exchange, facilitating subsequent recycling. The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel refrigeration tank, characterized in that, The device includes a barrel body (1), which defines a hollow receiving cavity. A spiral-shaped first flow channel (3) and a second flow channel (4) are respectively recessed from top to bottom on the outer wall of the barrel body (1). The inner ends of the first flow channel (3) and the second flow channel (4) are open so that the open ends of the first flow channel (3) and the second flow channel (4) are connected to the outer wall of the barrel body (1). An inlet (23) and an outlet (24) are respectively opened at the upper and lower ends of the barrel body (1). The inlet end of the first flow channel (3) and the inlet end of the second flow channel (4) are respectively connected to the inlet (23), and the outlet end of the first flow channel (3) and the outlet end of the second flow channel (4) are respectively connected to the outlet (24).

2. The novel refrigeration tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a bushing (2) for refrigerant circulation. The bushing (2) is fitted on the outside of the barrel body (1). The inner wall of the bushing (2) is provided with a spiral first groove (21) and a second groove (22) from top to bottom. The inner wall of the bushing (2) is connected to the outer wall of the barrel body (1) to make the first groove (21) form a first flow channel (3) and the second groove (22) form a second flow channel (4).

3. A novel refrigeration tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first connecting groove (25) is recessed at the upper end of the inner wall of the bushing (2). One end of the first connecting groove (25) is connected to the input port (23), and the other end is connected to the input end of the first flow channel (3) and the input end of the second flow channel (4) respectively.

4. A novel refrigeration tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The height of the cross-section of the first connecting groove (25) gradually increases along the output direction.

5. A novel refrigeration tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, A second connecting groove is recessed at the lower end of the inner wall of the bushing (2). One end of the second connecting groove is connected to the output port (24), and the other end is connected to the output end of the first flow channel (3) and the output end of the second flow channel (4).

6. A novel refrigeration tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, The height of the cross-section of the second connecting groove gradually decreases along the output direction.

7. A novel refrigeration tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a feed pipe and a discharge pipe, wherein one end of the feed pipe is connected to an external refrigerant and the other end is connected to the inlet (23), and one end of the discharge pipe is connected to the outlet (24) and the other end is connected to the evaporator.

8. A novel refrigeration tank according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting pipe (8) and an output connector (9), wherein the connecting pipe (8) is located at the outer position of the bushing (2), and the upper end of the connecting pipe (8) is fixedly installed on the inlet (23), and its lower end is bent and connected to the feed pipe. The output connector (9) is located at the outer position of the bushing (2), and one end of the output connector (9) is fixedly installed on the output port (24). The discharge pipe is connected to the output port (24) through the output connector (9).

9. A novel refrigeration tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a temperature probe, and an installation hole (11) is provided at the upper end of the outer wall of the barrel body (1), and the temperature probe is located at the installation hole (11).

10. A novel refrigeration tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a conveying pipe (7), with an inlet on the lower end wall of the barrel body (1). The conveying pipe (7) is connected to the inlet to convey external ingredients into the barrel body (1) through the inlet.

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